Read the passage.
(1) The women of Pennsylvania contributed greatly to both the American Revolution and the Civil War, providing many different
types of support to the soldiers fighting the battles. (2) Female patriots from Pennsylvania include Catherine Smith, who
manufactured musket barrels; battle heroine Molly Pitcher; and Sara Franklin Bache and Ester De Berdt Reed, who organized 2,200
women to help soldiers. (3) Pennsylvania women also worked for many reforms, including women's rights, during the 1700s and
1800s; although rights for women changed little during this time, their efforts laid the groundwork for future reforms.
Which is the most effective way to vary the length of the sentences in the passage?
Combine sentences 1 and 2.
Change one of the sentences into a phrase.
Divide long sentences into two or more shorter ones.
Add a subordinate clause to sentence 1.
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